Istanbul · Bosphorus and Beşiktaş
Dolmabahçe Palace
The 19th century Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus shore. One ticket covers the Selamlık, the Harem and the Painting Museum.
- 2 h
- TRY 2,000
- Booking: not needed
- Bosphorus and Beşiktaş
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The Ottoman sultans built Dolmabahçe in the 19th century and moved here from Topkapı. The palace faces the Bosphorus with a long waterfront facade. The visit covers the state rooms of the Selamlık, the family quarters of the Harem and the Painting Museum.
What to look for
- The state rooms of the Selamlık
- The rooms of the Harem
- The Painting Museum
- The waterfront facade on the Bosphorus
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Friday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm |
Closed on Mondays, on 1 January and on the first day of both Bayrams. The ticket office runs from 09:00 to 17:00, and the official page gives no closing time for the palace.
Source: Milli Saraylar (National Palaces), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket TRY 2,000. The ticket for the Selamlık, Harem and Painting Museum together is 2,000 TL for foreign visitors. Combined tickets with other National Palaces cost 2,750 TL and 3,500 TL and are valid for one month.
Getting there
Take the T1 tram to Kabataş and walk along the waterfront for about ten minutes.
Tip
Pair it with a walk along the Bosphorus waterfront in Beşiktaş afterwards.